have stronger leadership on both sides. i mean, you know, you have people who can't fix a budget, but they start talking about their nominee, but they can't fix the budget. isn't it sad we don't have stronger leadership on both sides? that will change if we win on november 8th. >> reporter: this us versus them mentality. washington establishment versus him mentality is something donald trump has used and leaned on many times in the past. especially in the early days of the campaign. now it help s motivate his trie and true core supporters. >> and mike pence put to rest any doubts if he would remain the running mate. pence canceled a weekend campaign appearance and issued a statement refusing to defend trump's comments. at a rally in north carolina, pence emphasized christian